Akai MPC KEY 61 Standalone Keyboard Workstation

Unleash the Power of Sound with the Akai Professional MPC Key 61, a groundbreaking standalone production synthesizer keyboard that redefines the MPC legacy. Combining advanced sequencing, sampling, and next-generation virtual instruments and effects, the MPC Key 61 offers an unparalleled music production experience. Featuring a 61-key semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch, it elevates creative interaction and expression to new heights.

Breaking Sound Barriers:

With 25 plugin instrument engines and over 6000 cutting-edge presets, the MPC Key 61 delivers a vast modern sound palette. Each plugin instrument boasts advanced synthesis, deep parameter editing, and modern effects for an inspiring musical journey.

Keys to Expression:

Experience dynamic control with the expressive semi-weighted keybed and aftertouch, designed to infuse every performance with inspiration and precision.

Plugin to a World of Effects:

Explore over 100 state-of-the-art effects for mixing and mastering, including lush reverbs, punchy compressors, and modern vocal FX plugins for creative sound design.

Perfect Tune & Harmony:

Record and mix vocals with the onboard high-end preamps and modern vocal tuning FX, adding depth and character to your compositions.

Touch Strip for Hands-on Control:

The assignable Touch Strip Controller and capacitive real-time Q-Link controls offer endless creative possibilities, allowing you to bend, warp, and manipulate sounds in real-time.

Dynamic Expression:

Enhance your compositions with dedicated Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, adding depth and dimension to your keyboard parts.

Experience the future of music production with the Akai Professional MPC Key 61—a versatile and powerful synthesizer keyboard designed to inspire creativity at every turn.



    Expressive Keybed with aftertouch

    Vibrant 7” Color Touch Screen with Multi Touch & Gestures

    Sounds Button for Fast Browsing

    25 Cutting-edge Instrument Plugins

    Powerful 128 Track Midi Sequencer

    Assignable Touch Strip Controller

    16 RGB Velocity-Sensitive MPC Drum Pads with Note Repeat

    2 Mic/Line Inputs with high-end preamps

    Audio Interface with high-quality AD/DA converters

    Accepts Class Compliant Audio Interfaces and MIDI devices

    Onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

    4 Assignable Q Link Controller knobs

    4GB Ram / Quad Core ARM Processor / 32 GB Internal Storage

    Pitch Bend/Modulation Wheels

    Dedicated Transport Section

    4 Discrete Line Outputs

    8 Audio Tracks

    8 CV/Gate Output Jacks for modular integration



Key Specs

Keys



    61 semi-weighted, full-size keys with aftertouch



Pads



    (16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit

    (8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons



Knobs + Performance Controls



    (4) 360° touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for parameter adjustment

    (1) Touch Strip multi-function 5.5" (140 mm) touch-capacitive controller with LED indicators

    360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push

    (2) Pitchbend and Mod Wheel

    (3) 270° knobs for gain, mix & level adjustment



Buttons



    (44) dedicated-function buttons



Display



    6.9” / 176 mm (diagonal)

    5.9” x 3.7” / 150 x 93 mm (width x height)

    Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface



Memory



    RAM 4 GB

    Internal storage 32 GB (user storage, 13 GB pre-installed content), 4 GB (MPC operating system), 15+ GB free-space for user storage

    expandable via SATA connections



Power



    Via IEC (Included)

    Auto Switching Internal Power Supply (100-240v)



Connections



    (2) XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 1/2)

    (4) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (2 stereo pairs)

    1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output

    (1) 5-pin MIDI input

    (1) 5-pin MIDI output

    (1) 5-pin MIDI thru

    (8) 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs

    Ethernet Network port

    USB Type-A ports

    (1) USB Type-B port



Other Controls



    (2) Line | Instrument switches

    +48v Phantom Power switch

    1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Footswitch jacks (Sustain + FS2)(Variable and switch compatible)

    1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS Expression Pedal input